Hi Collin,After managing hundreds of properties, I always keep an eye on short-term rental trends, especially in key markets like the Smokies.

My problem i is my market is super expensive if I stay in the nyc area and I don’t have the confidence since I don’t have any actual experience to invest out of state do you guys think paying off my mortgage would be more beneficial than looking for more rentals .

We didn’t find a joint investment, but I found an off-market deal and invested with my dad separately.

In short, I can afford the additional $1100/mo cost of a second house, even until I rent it out.I have around $35K in HYSA and emergency funds that I could use for a down payment, but that's less than 20% which would be required for a conventional loan, assuming full purchase price.

If you do not do your market research correctly, it doesn't matter how great your list is because you will pull a list in a bad market.

Fix-and-flip is an exciting area, and being flexible is important in this changing market.

Also, if you’ve found certain markets more promising than others, what’s been driving your decisions?

It's also helpful to consult a local real estate agent to understand market trends, including demand, vacancy rates, and rental growth patterns.

. - Build A Network Of Buyers Within my Market Area. - Close Atleast 60 Deals Wholesaling by The end of Year. - Bulid My Own Team of Buyers agentsLender, Permit chaser, Contractors &Landscapers, Cold Callers, & Property Managers.- Travel The World While Doing Deals. 

Is the Hanover market something that anyone knows much about regarding its future economic growth in relation to the rest of this central PA area.